Simple thoughts on art

Art is everything men made. Most of what we see is men made. But the art that typically makes it to our museums, stages and concert halls is the art that makes us wonder, rethink, that shocks and discomforts us, that stresses and distresses but also can heal and comfort, or just let us weep. There is no single definition.

The definition doesn't matter. Some functions may be more or less important to you as an observer. To me as someone who needs to be able to think creatively, the wondering, ever critiquing and chaos inflicting aspects of art are most important. Chaos often leads to new insights. And in music I enjoy the fact how it can give place to the emotions that I experience or have experienced and at other times it allows me to better understand emotions of others.

Venues give place to really sit down and rethink and absorb. But you can also immerse yourself in a movie or documentary or a record playing in your house. Although, like with relaxing at home versus going o…